Couvade Syndrome

Couvade syndrome ( sympathetic pregnancy ) , is a rare condition in which males experience pregnancy like symptoms and have behavioral changes , it occurs most often near industrial areas , although the exact cause is unknown , there have been suggestions indicating that emotional factors related to feelings of sympathy for pregnant women play a role , especially in the first and third trimester , important symptoms include indigestion , weight gain , decreased or increased appetite , constipation and also potentially diarrhea .